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Debt Recovery
The processes whereby money that has been loaned, with a prior contract or promise in place, is recovered. -
Defamation/Libel and Slander
Defamation refers to injury of a person's good name or reputation by a third party. If the defamatory comments are written down, published or broadcast this is known as libel; if oral, or in another non-permanent form, it is slander. -
Defence Contracts
Contracts for the production and supply of military equipment. -
Disasters
Dealing with claims for injury and damage to property caused by natural or man-made disasters. -
Discrimination
Unfair or unequal treatment of somebody because of his or her age, sex, race, religion or disability. -
Distribution
Arrangements for getting goods to consumers, involving national distributors, wholesalers, retailers, dealers and agents. When exclusive rights are granted, competition may be damaged. -
Divorce
The dissolution of a marriage. -
Domestic Disputes
Legal problems that arise in the home, and the legislation that exists to resolve these problems. This can include the granting of an injunction against a violent partner or the resolution of divorce and custody issues. -
Drafting
The preparation of deeds, contracts and other legal documents.
